Introduction to burns Readers Comments 55 Share Your Story Burn treatment depends upon the location, body surface area, and degree of burn. The skin has an important role to play in the fluid and temperature regulation of the body. If enough skin area is injured, the ability to maintain that control can be lost. The skin also acts as a...
Esophagitis, Diet, Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, and Cure
Esophagitis facts Esophagitis, or an inflamed esophagus symptoms include hoarseness, mouth sores, and bad breath. Esophagitis is defined as inflammation of the esophagus, which is the tube that connects the throat to the stomach. Signs and symptoms of esophagitis include: Difficult and/or painful swallowing The feeling of food getting stuck while swallowing Heartburn Acid reflux Unpleasant taste in mouth Sore...
How to Prevent Diabetes Naturally (Diet, Foods to Eat, Foods to Avoid)
Type 2 diabetes prevention tips and facts Readers Comments 1 Share Your Story Exercise prevents diabetes with or without weight loss. While genetics plays an important role in the development of diabetes, individuals still have the ability to influence their health to prevent type 2 diabetes. There is no known way to prevent type 1 diabetes. This article focuses on...
timolol (Betimol): Glaucoma Drug Side Effects, Uses & Dosage
What is timolol and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Timolol GFS 0.25% and 0.5% are indicated for the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma. Timolol maleate is a beta1 and beta2 (nonselective) adrenergic receptor inhibitor that does not have significant intrinsic sympathomimetic, direct myocardial depressant, or local anesthetic (membrane-stabilizing) activity. Timolol...
conjugated estrogens (Premarin): Drug Facts, Side Effects & Dosage
What is Premarin? What is Premarin used for? Estrogens are one of the two major classes of female hormones. (Progestins comprise the second major class). Estrogens are used primarily to treat the symptoms of menopause and states in which there is a deficiency of estrogen, for example, among women who have had their estrogen-producing ovaries removed. Conjugated estrogens are a...
How to Prevent Diabetes Naturally (Diet, Foods to Eat, Foods to Avoid)
Type 2 diabetes prevention tips and facts Readers Comments 1 Share Your Story Exercise prevents diabetes with or without weight loss. While genetics plays an important role in the development of diabetes, individuals still have the ability to influence their health to prevent type 2 diabetes. There is no known way to prevent type 1 diabetes. This article focuses on...
ustekinumab (Stelara): Psoriasis Drug Side Effects & Dosage
What is ustekinumab, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Ustekinumab is an injectable biologic drug that suppresses the immune system and is used for the treatment of psoriasis. It is an antibody that binds to interleukin (IL)-12 and IL-23, two chemicals produced by cells in the body that stimulate immune reactions. Scientists believe that psoriasis is caused by...
Qsymia (phentermine/topiramate ER): Weight Loss Drug Side Effects & Dosage
What is phentermine and topiramate, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Qsymia is a combination product that contains phentermine and topiramate in an extended release form. It helps some obese (body mass index [BMI] = 30 km/m2) adults or some overweight (BMI = 27 km/m2) adults with weight-related medical problems lose weight and keep the weight off. Phentermine...
Valium (diazepam) vs. Ambien (zolpidem): Insomnia Drug Uses & Side Effects
Diazepam vs. Ambien: What’s the difference? Valium (diazepam) and Ambien (zolpidem) are used to treat insomnia. Diazepam is primarily used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, seizures, for relief of muscle spasms in some neurological diseases, and for sedation during surgery. Brand names for diazepam include Valium, Diastat Acudial, Diastat, and Diazepam Intensol. Diazepam and Ambien belong to different drug...
midazolam injection (Versed): Uses, Side Effects & Dosage
What is midazolam injection? How does midazolam work? Midazolam is a drug used for sedation. It is in the benzodiazepine family, the same family that includes lorazepam (Ativan), diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax), clonazepam (Klonopin), flurazepam (Dalmane), and others. It is thought that excessive activity of nerves in the brain may cause anxiety and other psychological disorders. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is...